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title: "Celtic: James Forrest pictured back in training"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2021-10-27T10:10:20Z"
modified: "2021-10-27T10:10:20Z"
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# Celtic: James Forrest pictured back in training

**Celtic winger James Forrest has been [pictured](https://www.celticfc.com/news/2021/october/26/training-gallery-lennoxtown-ahead-of-hibs-away/) back in training ahead of the Hoops’ trip to Hibernian on Wednesday evening.**

### The Lowdown: Forrest’s absence

Forrest, who missed a large portion of the [previous campaign](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/james-forrest/leistungsdaten/spieler/84992/plus/0?saison=2020) through injury, has been absent under Ange Postecoglou since August.

His last [appearance and goal](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/james-forrest/leistungsdaten/spieler/84992/plus/0?saison=2021) came in a 2-0 win over AZ Alkmaar, with the 30-year-old, labelled as [‘priceless’](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/neil-lennon-lauds-celtics-james-forrest-as-steven-gerrard-praises-ryan-jack-8wwvjxvlc) by Neil Lennon, missing the last [13](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/james-forrest/leistungsdaten/spieler/84992/plus/0?saison=2021) games as a result.

However, it appears as if he could be closing in on a return.

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### The Latest: Hoops’ under-the-radar post

Celtic posted a training gallery on their [official website](https://www.celticfc.com/news/2021/october/26/training-gallery-lennoxtown-ahead-of-hibs-away/) on Tuesday, however, they didn’t share the images on their Twitter page.

Forrest was pictured in the gallery for [preparations against Hibs](https://www.celticfc.com/news/2021/october/26/training-gallery-lennoxtown-ahead-of-hibs-away/) alongside his Hoops teammates, so it appears as if he could be involved at Easter Road.

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### The Verdict: Place on the bench?

Postecoglou has relied on summer signings [Jota](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jota/leistungsdaten/spieler/329812), [Liel Abada](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/liel-abada/leistungsdaten/spieler/519514) and even [Kyogo Furuhashi](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kyogo-furuhashi/leistungsdaten/spieler/489463) out wide with Forrest sidelined, so it would be a big boost if he could be involved in some capacity this evening.

It could still be too soon for a start, however, easing him back into the matchday squad with a place on the bench and a possible cameo appearance may well be the smarter call.

***In other news: [‘Ambitious’ Celtic beast wanted by Premier League clubs in the summer may now leave in January.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-transfer-rumours/celtic-osaze-urhoghide-may-seek-loan-exit/)***